2026 Honda Pioneer 520

Honda Pioneer 520 SxS

Sized Right and Loaded With Features. The Honda Pioneer 520 is all about striking the right balance – between compact size and functionality, between power and versatility. It’s tough but nimble, and always ready to deliver.

Reliable Power

The Pioneer 520’s liquid-cooled engine provides plenty of torque and horsepower to make tough jobs or tough trails easy to handle. And because it’s built by Honda, you know you can depend on it to be rock-solid reliable.

Efficient engine

The Pioneer 520’s liquid-cooled engine is mounted longitudinally. By orienting the crankshaft front to back in the chassis, the flow of power is straight to the wheels without any right angle detours, reducing powertrain friction and putting more grunt to the ground.

Ample ground clearance

By using an overhead-valve layout and a semi-dry-sump lubrication system, engine height is significantly reduced, lowering centre of gravity while also improving ground clearance.

Tackle any terrain

Shiftable 2WD/4WD system provides the efficiency of two-wheel drive while retaining the ability to select 4WD quickly via a dash-mounted lever when conditions demand

Advanced transmission

The availability of both automatic and manual shifting functions gives you the best of both worlds. Choose AT mode for fully automatic shifting, or override the AT settings on the fly with paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. Want to shift manually? Simply choose MT mode and operate the five speed transmission manually with the paddle shifters. It’s the best of all worlds

Smooth shifting

By re-tuning the transmission’s automatic-mode shift map, and revising gear ratios, engineers were able to make the Pioneer 520 and even smoother operator even in tough conditions

Crisp performance

Electronic fuel-injection system provides crisp performance and helps ensure trouble-free starting and operation in cold conditions and changing altitudes

Accessory power

Powerful 481 watt AC generator has generous output to run electronic accessories

Low noise

The stainless steel exhaust system keeps noise levels low while also including a certified spark arrester for when you’re riding in regulated or sensitive environments

 

ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN
Engine type - Liquid-cooled longitudinally
mounted single-cylinder
Displacement - 518 cc
Bore & stroke - 96 mm x 71.5 mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve train - OHV; two valves
Fuel delivery - PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
Transmission - Five-speed automatic transmission
with AT/MT modes with paddle
shifting and reverse
Final drive - Direct front and rear driveshafts
with switchable 2WD/4WD

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
Front suspension - Independent double wishbone with hydraulic shocks; 147 mm (5.8 in) travel
Rear suspension - Independent double wishbone
with adjustable hydraulic shocks; 150 mm (5.9 in) travel

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tires - Front: 24 x 8-12 Rear: 24 x 10-12
Brakes - Front: Dual 200 mm disc Rear: 170 mm disc
Towing capacity - 453 kg (1,000 lb)
Bed capacity - 204 kg (450 lb)
Length - 2,668 mm (105 in)
Width - 1,270 mm (50 in)
Height - 1,803 mm (71 in)
Ground clearance - 220 mm (8.7 in)
Wheelbase - 1,857 mm (73.1 in)
Curb weight* - 485 kg (1,069 lb)
Fuel capacity - 15.5 liters, including 4.2-litre reserve

Advertised pricing excludes applicable provincial and federal taxes, dealer set up, factory freight charges, dealer documentation and are subject to change without notice. Pricing may exclude any added parts, accessories or installation unless otherwise noted. Sale prices include all applicable factory incentives/rebates. Not all options listed in description may be available on all models. Contact dealer for details.